Almond-Crusted Chicken with Lemony Olive & Black Be

Name: Almond-Crusted Chicken with Lemony Olive & Black Bean Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 24 ounces, weight Canned Black Beans (no Salt Added), Rinsed And Drained; 1/2 cups Pitted Whole Black Olives, Drained And Coarsely Chopped; 1 whole Small Red Onion, Diced; 1/2 bunches Fresh Parsley, Minced; 1 teaspoon Minced Fresh Thyme; 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest; 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1 pinch Black Pepper; 6 Tablespoons Almond Meal; 6 Tablespoons Plain Breadcrumbs; 1 teaspoon Minced Fresh Thyme; 3/4 teaspoons Salt; ⅛ teaspoons Black Pepper; 1 whole Large Egg; 1/4 cups All-purpose Flour; 4 whole Chicken Breast Cutlets; 2 Tablespoons Canola Oil, For Shallow Frying

Servings: persons

24 ounces, weight Canned Black Beans (no Salt Added), Rinsed And Drained
1/2 cups Pitted Whole Black Olives, Drained And Coarsely Chopped
1 whole Small Red Onion, Diced
1/2 bunches Fresh Parsley, Minced
1 teaspoon Minced Fresh Thyme
1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1 pinch Black Pepper
6 Tablespoons Almond Meal
6 Tablespoons Plain Breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon Minced Fresh Thyme
3/4 teaspoons Salt
⅛ teaspoons Black Pepper
1 whole Large Egg
1/4 cups All-purpose Flour
4 whole Chicken Breast Cutlets
2 Tablespoons Canola Oil, For Shallow Frying

1
For the relish: Stir together all ingredients and refrigerate until serving.
2
For the chicken: In a shallow dish, combine the almond meal, breadcrumbs, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3
In a second shallow dish, beat the egg with 2 tablespoons of water.
4
Put the flour in a third shallow dish.
5
Coat each chicken cutlet first in flour, then in egg, then in breadcrumbs, gently shaking off any excess.
6
Coat the bottom of a large skillet with oil over medium-high heat.
7
Add the chicken and cook until golden on both sides and fully cooked in the center (there should be no pink), about 2 to 4 minutes per side.
8
To serve: Spoon the relish onto the chicken and serve immediately.

832

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 24 ounces, weight Canned Black Beans (no Salt Added), Rinsed And Drained, 1/2 cups Pitted Whole Black Olives, Drained And Coarsely Chopped, 1 whole Small Red Onion, Diced, 1/2 bunches Fresh Parsley, Minced, and more.

Yes, Almond-Crusted Chicken with Lemony Olive & Black Bean Relish falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Almond-Crusted Chicken with Lemony Olive & Black Bean Relish

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Variations & substitutions

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